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John Hamblin

Compassionate counselor helping rebuild coping and relationships

LPC Louisiana

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About John

John Hamblin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who brings 24 years of clinical experience to work with people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

He helps clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, bipolar mood issues, and problems with eating, sleeping, parenting, and anger. Additional areas of focus include body image, codependency, family of origin difficulties, hoarding, obsessive-compulsive issues, and responses to disasters and separation.

His style blends practical skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to tailor care to each person. He emphasizes developing coping strategies, building resilience, and addressing interpersonal dynamics that affect daily functioning.

John typically works collaboratively with clients to prioritize goals and track progress using approaches informed by solution-focused and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. Clients can expect a steady, empathetic clinician who aims to make the therapeutic process understandable and actionable.

His practice supports people through acute crises and longer-term life transitions, helping them translate insights into concrete changes that improve coping and relationships.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care



John often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or compulsions, and it is often used to teach concrete coping skills and problem-solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the lingering effects of traumatic experiences by helping clients process memories, reduce reactivity, and develop strategies for emotional regulation and safety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess concerns, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors a mix of methods that feels most useful. This partnership allows for regular review and adjustment so treatment stays aligned with progress and changing needs.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize access and flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the mode of communication that best supports comfort and engagement. Licensed professionals can deliver structured CBT exercises, trauma work, and client-centered conversations effectively in these remote formats, making it practical to pursue consistent therapeutic work without geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
John focuses on a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, as well as bipolar and other mood-related difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and psychodynamic perspectives, often incorporating solution-focused and trauma-informed strategies to help clients develop coping skills and make practical changes.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds licensure in Louisiana as an LPC with license number LA LPC 2371 and practices from that state.
What languages does he offer therapy in and can he work internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHoardingMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English